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Blend and dispatch malt

Blend and dispatch malt

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA2013
State Code
BBG70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate commercial equipment associated with blending malted barley or wheat to specifications and dispatching wheat to customers.This unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for blending malted barley or wheat and then dispatching the malt to customers. These operators are often known as maltsters.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Blend malt to specification
  • 1.1 Obtain blend specification from management or other source
  • 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to safety requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of source malts and storage locations according to operating requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm equipment status and condition according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
  • 1.5 Set up, start and monitor blending equipment and controls to achieve desired ratio and volume
  • 1.6 Transfer blended malt to storage according to workplace procedures
2. Dispatch malt
  • 2.1 Obtain customer order or other dispatch authority
  • 2.2 Confirm availability of order volume and blend of malt to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Confirm availability of conveyor or dispatch transport and position if required
  • 2.4 Conduct pre-delivery sampling and tests according to specifications
  • 2.5 Screen and dispatch malt for dispatch to transport
  • 2.6 Make record of dispatch according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down process and complete work
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Clean and sanitise equipment according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD825 FDFGR2013A Blend and dispatch malt Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL25 FBPGRA3020 Blend and dispatch malt Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDP5 FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification
BDO8 FBP20117 Certificate II in Food Processing Qualification